KEY FEATURES
- Patented electrostatic charge penetrates chemical providing a thin, even spray pattern on all surfaces
- Removable Easy Fill HDPE tank holds 8.5 litres of chemical, allowing you to coat up to 2,000 square metres.
- Cordless convenience allows for effortless movement room to room
- 3-in-1 nozzle allows you to set particle size to match your application
- 1.2m hose with quick release valve allows for comfortable reach and maximum
INCLUSIONS
- VP300ES Professional Cordless Electrostatic Backpack Sprayer
- VP20A Professional 16.8V 3400mAh Lithium-Ion Battery
- VP10 Professional 16.8V Charger
- VP49 Nozzle Wrench
- VP50 3-in-1 Nozzle (40/80/110 Microns)
- VP31 Backpack 10.52 Litre Tank
An electrostatic backpack sprayer is a powerful tool for cleaning and disinfecting, especially in commercial and high-traffic environments. It works on the principle of electrostatic attraction, similar to how static cling works with clothes or how a balloon rubbed on your hair sticks to a wall.
Here's a breakdown of how it works for cleaning:
Solution Atomization and Charging:
The backpack sprayer holds a liquid cleaning or disinfecting solution.
As the solution is pumped through the sprayer's nozzle, it's atomized into a fine mist of tiny droplets.
Crucially, an electrode within the nozzle applies an electrical charge (usually positive) to these droplets.
Repulsion Among Droplets, Attraction to Surfaces:
Because all the droplets receive the same charge (e.g., positive), they repel each other. This repulsion causes them to spread out evenly, preventing clumping and ensuring a very fine, uniform mist.
Most surfaces in an environment (walls, floors, furniture, equipment, etc.) naturally have a neutral or slightly negative charge because they are "grounded."
The positively charged disinfectant droplets are strongly attracted to these negatively charged surfaces. This attraction is often stronger than gravity, meaning the droplets actively seek out and cling to surfaces.
"Wrap-Around" Effect and Thorough Coverage:
Due to the electrostatic attraction, the charged droplets don't just hit the directly sprayed area; they "wrap around" surfaces. This means they can reach the undersides of tables, the backs of chairs, intricate crevices, and other hard-to-reach areas that traditional spraying or wiping might miss.
Once a surface is sufficiently coated with positively charged droplets, any additional charged droplets will be repelled by the already-coated surface, further contributing to even distribution and preventing over-application in one spot.
Benefits for Cleaning:
Superior Coverage: Ensures virtually every surface, even complex or hidden ones, receives a consistent and thorough layer of disinfectant. This is critical for effective germ and virus elimination.
Faster Application: The efficient coverage and "wrap-around" effect allow for much quicker application over large areas compared to traditional spray-and-wipe methods. This can reduce cleaning time significantly (up to 80%).
Reduced Chemical Usage: Because the droplets are attracted to surfaces and spread so evenly, there's less wasted solution from overspray or runoff. This can lead to a considerable reduction in disinfectant consumption (up to 65%).
Reduced Cross-Contamination: Since it's often a touchless application (no wiping required for many disinfectants), it minimizes the risk of transferring germs from one surface to another via rags or cloths.
Optimal Dwell Time: Many disinfectants require a certain "dwell time" (time the surface needs to remain wet) to be effective. Electrostatic spraying typically leaves a fine, even coat that air-dries, allowing the disinfectant to remain on the surface for the necessary duration without immediate wiping.
Cost Savings: Faster cleaning, less chemical usage, and reduced labour can lead to significant cost savings for businesses and facilities.
Improved Safety: Less chemical mist in the air due to targeted application and reduced need for wiping can be safer for both the operator and building occupants.
In essence, electrostatic backpack sprayers leverage the power of static electricity to deliver a highly efficient, effective, and economical method for cleaning and disinfecting a wide variety of environments.
